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. >> several gun control advocacy groups were already in washington for a leadership training conference when the deadly shooting happened. >> the name of our god that is good and holy we pray. >> reporter: as news of the tragedy spread, dozens of people gathered outside the white house for an impromptu vigil to remember those lost today. they chanted, lit candles and asked for gun changes. >>> while the white house said today is not the day for that discussion, debra villalon live in san francisco with all those who say now is the time to have that talk. >> reporter: well this is 101 california, the high rise where almost 20 years ago a crazed gunman killed eight and wounded six. then as now there are calls for change. >> i don't think today is that day. >> reporter: when is the day to talk gun reform? mark kelly, married to congresswoman giffords said the discussion can no longer wait. and feinstein is calling on congress to debate america's gun culture. declaring weapons of war don't belong on our streets or in our theaters, shopping malls and schools. >> it was very similar to the da
. >> several gun control advocacy groups were already in washington for a leadership training conference when the deadly shooting happened. >> the name of our god that is good and holy we pray. >> reporter: as news of the tragedy spread, dozens of people gathered outside the white house for an impromptu vigil to remember those lost today. they chanted, lit candles and asked for gun changes. >>> while the white house said today is not the day for that discussion, debra...
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he died of respiratory complications at a hospital in washington. >>> californians need to know about some new laws going into effect january 1. one of them allows drivers to use hands free driving to talk and text while driving. if a driver arrested for driving under the influence, that driver no longer has the option of taking a urine test. previously, they could opt for a blood, or urine test. >>> scientists at jpl in pasadena applauded, as twin probes crashed into the surface of the moon. the scientists want them smashing into other moon landing sites, so they picked a crash location near the moon's north pole. >>> they're just 12 and 13 years old. the rifle, they're accused of stealing in one bay area neighborhood today, and what police say they plan to do with it. >>> back here in just about ten minutes. i'm going to look at the rainfall total, and then go looking for more rain, because it's headed your way. back with the >>> a 13-year-old boy is behind bars after the threats of a loaded rifle and threats against police. the teen, and a second boy broke into a home on irene driv
he died of respiratory complications at a hospital in washington. >>> californians need to know about some new laws going into effect january 1. one of them allows drivers to use hands free driving to talk and text while driving. if a driver arrested for driving under the influence, that driver no longer has the option of taking a urine test. previously, they could opt for a blood, or urine test. >>> scientists at jpl in pasadena applauded, as twin probes crashed into the...
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. >> reporter: as the national rifle association took the podium in washington. >> the only thing that stop as bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. >> reporter: he was pushing a different solution. >> there are 30,000 people who die every year from gun violence. same number who die from car crashes. the centers for disease control researches car crashes and barely looks at guns. >> reporter: he and others are asking the centers for disease control to research and measure the magnitude of gun violence in america. the national rifle association lobbied lawmakers to cut centers for disease control funding. >> something so terrible happened that people are saying we got to do something. this is not acceptable. >> reporter: in washington protesters interrupted the national rifle association's news conference where it called for armed police in every school. he has yet to hear from the national rifle association or the cdc but he is hopeful it will get someone's attention. >> reporter: do you think this will have any impact on this discussion? >> i do. >> reporter: his petition had m
. >> reporter: as the national rifle association took the podium in washington. >> the only thing that stop as bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. >> reporter: he was pushing a different solution. >> there are 30,000 people who die every year from gun violence. same number who die from car crashes. the centers for disease control researches car crashes and barely looks at guns. >> reporter: he and others are asking the centers for disease control to...
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. >>> in washington there's frustration and optimism about getting a deal done in time. congressional leaders including john boehner and nancy pelosi met with president obama today. the president called on top senators to craft a deal and get it past this weekend for presentation to the house. >> i still want to get this done. it's the right thing to do for our families, for our businesses and the entire economy. but the hour for immediate action is here. it is now. >> so we'll be working hard to see if we with get there in the next 24 hours so i'm hopeful and optimistic. >>> senator mitch mcconnel called the meeting with president obama good. taxes go up for all americans and traásic cuts will hit -- and drastic cuts will hit the national budget. >>> the dow fell 158 points, and the nasdaq fell 25 points. >> they may you know want to do something illegal just to put food on the table. >> coming up in 18 minutes finally strapped the hundreds of thousands of people set to feel the impact of the financial cliff starting tomorrow. >>> a sixth suspect has now been charged i
. >>> in washington there's frustration and optimism about getting a deal done in time. congressional leaders including john boehner and nancy pelosi met with president obama today. the president called on top senators to craft a deal and get it past this weekend for presentation to the house. >> i still want to get this done. it's the right thing to do for our families, for our businesses and the entire economy. but the hour for immediate action is here. it is now. >> so...
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. >> the whole question of what's going to happen in washington with these negotiations about taxes and entitlements is a big question mark. if some resolution is reached on that, i think sales of cars and strucks should remain strong. >>> voting has begun at the world's largest social networking site. facebook users have seven days to decide. unless users cast ballots they will lose their right to weigh in on issues, including privacy issues. >>> pope benedict has 1.2 million followers. hoping to reach a broader audience. the 85-year-old pontiff has started a twitter account. the vatican says the pope will start tweeting on december 12. the pope himself is not expected write his own tweets, rather he will approve those written for him. >>> the royal announcement that had kate middleton briefly hospitalized. >> back here in just ten minutes, a little shower activity showing up in the north. more showers into wednesday. >>> the west coast's largest port complex stands at a stand still tonight as workers picket. the strike is costing up to $1 billion a day. cargo ships sit idle, unable to
. >> the whole question of what's going to happen in washington with these negotiations about taxes and entitlements is a big question mark. if some resolution is reached on that, i think sales of cars and strucks should remain strong. >>> voting has begun at the world's largest social networking site. facebook users have seven days to decide. unless users cast ballots they will lose their right to weigh in on issues, including privacy issues. >>> pope benedict has 1.2...
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police say darnell washington and tania lejeune washington killed susie ko in her house during a robbery in october. the couple's crimes ended in seattle when they rammed a police car with susie ko's suv. f san jose police say they have arrested a woman for the gang related killing of a teen. police do not believe she acted alone. on november 30 he was found shot and died later. police are searching for other suspects. >>> potential home buyers will have the chance to take advantage of a pot of money. it is part of a settlement over fair lending claims. the program is called city lift. it applies to nine east bay cities. >> we will provide $20,000 grands, 0% rate as long as they stay in the home 5 years, that $20,000 is forgiven. >> i couldn't afford that much so now i am excited. >> one of the restrictions, you must purchase within 60 days. it runs tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. >>> bay area may have a secret weapon when it comes to employment. ktvu's matt keller tells us a report shows high tech workers have a ripple effect on the local economy. >> reporter: lunchtime in north s
police say darnell washington and tania lejeune washington killed susie ko in her house during a robbery in october. the couple's crimes ended in seattle when they rammed a police car with susie ko's suv. f san jose police say they have arrested a woman for the gang related killing of a teen. police do not believe she acted alone. on november 30 he was found shot and died later. police are searching for other suspects. >>> potential home buyers will have the chance to take advantage of...
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washington wins for just the fourth time. 105-97. later today, navy in a bowl game against arizona state. we'll check it out for you tonight at 6:00. have a great day. >> it's 5:55. here's a look ahead at the next hour of wbal news saturday morning. >> i'm on winter weather watch. that's next. >> and things could be changing with this storm a little bit. maybe some of the total not as high as we thought. we'll take a closer look on your insta weather plus forecast. >>> down to the wire. just three days to avoid the fiscal cliff. what the president and lawmakers are doing. stay with us. >> as we come to the close of another year, we are reminded of loved ones who are sacrificing their lives for liberty and the pursuit of happiness. we take our editorial time for greetings from the military. while they cannot be with their families this holiday season, we want to share their well wishes to their families all across maryland. >> i'm in kabul afghanistan sending a christmas message to my family, my mother rose, my sister, my brother joe,
washington wins for just the fourth time. 105-97. later today, navy in a bowl game against arizona state. we'll check it out for you tonight at 6:00. have a great day. >> it's 5:55. here's a look ahead at the next hour of wbal news saturday morning. >> i'm on winter weather watch. that's next. >> and things could be changing with this storm a little bit. maybe some of the total not as high as we thought. we'll take a closer look on your insta weather plus forecast....
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a rare opportunity in washington, d.c. this weekend. the public will get a chance to see the emancipation proclamation in person at the national archives. >> fate of human dignity in our hands! >> hollywood's version of abraham lincoln making the case for the 13th amendment but before slavery was outlawed, lincoln tried this. >> it ranks up with the declaration of independence as one of the great documents in u.s. history. >> the original emancipation proclamation preserved at the national archives, to some, among the most significant works on human freedom. this new year's weekend, its 150th anniversary, a rare chance to see two of the five pages. >> when you see it up front and see lincoln's signature and all of the other provisions of the document, it brings the document to life. >> facsimile pages will join page two and page five which bears the official seal of the united states and signature of abraham lincoln. >> it was important, it was a military measure. lincoln did not do this for humanitarian reasons. he did it because as a
a rare opportunity in washington, d.c. this weekend. the public will get a chance to see the emancipation proclamation in person at the national archives. >> fate of human dignity in our hands! >> hollywood's version of abraham lincoln making the case for the 13th amendment but before slavery was outlawed, lincoln tried this. >> it ranks up with the declaration of independence as one of the great documents in u.s. history. >> the original emancipation proclamation...
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. >> the ravens lose in washington. keith mills will have highlights. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. before cold & flu season, help prevent with lysol disinfectant spray. and use the lysol no touch hand soap for 10 times more protection with each wash. this season, a good offense is the best defense. lysol. mission for health. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. not the best conditions out there, dealing with heavy effigy and drizzle. westbound 100, down to 30 miles per hour. watch for those delays. this is 97 at ben field boulevard. you can see it reduced visibility in that area. there's an accident taking up l least one lane. one accident is gone on eastbound 32. delays on 295, 26 miles per hour. 30 minutes to go through the outer loop stretch, so volume is picking up. 795 at owings mills is still moving pretty well down to the beltway. york road at northern parkway, watch for defective traffic l
. >> the ravens lose in washington. keith mills will have highlights. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. before cold & flu season, help prevent with lysol disinfectant spray. and use the lysol no touch hand soap for 10 times more protection with each wash. this season, a good offense is the best defense. lysol. mission for health. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your...
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and is taking out an ad in "the washington post" featuring a quote from lincoln. will it work? we will see. hallie jackson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6;09. 37 degrees at the airport. >> former president george h.w. bush is transferred to intensive care. we will have an update. >> i giant aquarium suddenly collapses. >> everyone has that fear when they stand by it. it is terrifying. the wind is picking up today. >> this is a live picture of the qtw=!n >> welcome back to 11 news today. 6:13. 41 degrees downtown. see that spotlight above the city? that is the moon. it is almost a full moon. the roads are wet rather than a sheet of ice. there are a few sprinkles in delaware. york county is seeing some flurries at this hour. nothing major but a few flurries are possible. a few flurries could show what been garrett county. a lot of problems in upstate new york because of the heavy snow. there could still be some delays in new york, boston and with strong winds. the temperatures are above freezing. the roads are mainly wet. county and thes patuxent river. 33 the wind is pickin
and is taking out an ad in "the washington post" featuring a quote from lincoln. will it work? we will see. hallie jackson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6;09. 37 degrees at the airport. >> former president george h.w. bush is transferred to intensive care. we will have an update. >> i giant aquarium suddenly collapses. >> everyone has that fear when they stand by it. it is terrifying. the wind is picking up today. >> this is a live picture of the qtw=!n >>...
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millions hoping washington can work this out. >> the closer it gets to the brink, more stressed they are going today. >> the president will not budge on raising tax rates for the wealthiest americans. there is no plan b. tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. overall, we are doing pretty well. there is an accident on york road at fox tail road. no problems down to the beltway. 95 south from the white marsh area. you can see the brake lights falling into place. 16 miles per hour down towards the 895 split. 38 on the west side outer loop. starting to see that delay fall into place. this is the j.f.x. at ruxton road. traffic is starting to build as you get closer to northern parkway. across the bay bridge, this is sandy point into the toll plaza. a nice start to and from the eastern shore. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. i have circled the city. a few showers moving into northern baltimore county and carroll county. that is not all rain. most of how
millions hoping washington can work this out. >> the closer it gets to the brink, more stressed they are going today. >> the president will not budge on raising tax rates for the wealthiest americans. there is no plan b. tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. overall, we are doing pretty well. there is an accident on york road at fox tail road. no problems...
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good news and bad news out of washington. let's start with the good news. president obama and house speaker john boehner have agreed on a tax hike on the very rich. the bad news -- they cannot agree on who falls under that category. we have more from capitol hill. >> protesters came to the capital demanding republicans agree to tax hikes on the top 2% of americans, the original obama plan he campaigned on. but speaker john boehner is promoting a new plan, which he calls plan b. >> tax hikes on the top 1%. we will go back to the clinton era. >> plan b would protect american taxpayers to make $1 million or less and have all of their current rates extended. >> but president obama says not good enough. his new proposal is too high taxes on earnings above 400,000 and cut spending an additional $1.42 trillion. >> it seems like folly to walk away from that opportunity because you do not want to ask someone making $995,000 a year to pay a dime more of income taxes. >> some republicans say the speaker is going too far agreeing to raise taxes on anyone. >> i hated. o
good news and bad news out of washington. let's start with the good news. president obama and house speaker john boehner have agreed on a tax hike on the very rich. the bad news -- they cannot agree on who falls under that category. we have more from capitol hill. >> protesters came to the capital demanding republicans agree to tax hikes on the top 2% of americans, the original obama plan he campaigned on. but speaker john boehner is promoting a new plan, which he calls plan b. >>...
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. >> as we wait for word of the deal, lawmakers in washington are under close scrutiny. that is because the alternative will impact almost every american. we are joined by nikole killion, who is live in washington to explain. >> some analysts say this is more of fiscal slope rather than a cliff, since the effects would be gradual, rather than a straight free fall. either way, it could be a long way down. >> higher taxes in 2013. >> 2013, taxes go up. >> several tax breaks expire and the tax policy center estimates the average household would face a tax hike of almost $3,500 in the new year. >> that means less money to buy groceries and pay the bills. >> consequence number two, delayed refunds. >> as many as 1 million taxpayers may get their money back late without a fix to the alternative minimum tax. consequence number three, automatic spending cuts. about $110 billion has to be slashed from the budgets across the board. >> the secretary of defense says it will decimate our ability to defend this nation. >> consequence number four, jobless benefits end. that have been e
. >> as we wait for word of the deal, lawmakers in washington are under close scrutiny. that is because the alternative will impact almost every american. we are joined by nikole killion, who is live in washington to explain. >> some analysts say this is more of fiscal slope rather than a cliff, since the effects would be gradual, rather than a straight free fall. either way, it could be a long way down. >> higher taxes in 2013. >> 2013, taxes go up. >> several tax...
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but the growing pressure from washington to stop the campaigning and sit down face-to-face. president obama headed to northern vavevave. he sat down with tiffany and her family to put a face on the fiscal cliff. >> for them to be burdened unnecessary because democrats and republicans are not coming together to solve the problem gives you a sense of the cost. >> tiffany used twitter to tell the president that her family can't afford the tax increase. back in washington, more gridlock. >> it up to the republicans to decide how long it is going to take. >> the president, he isn't interested in a balanced agreement. >> with both sides stuck on the tax hikes for the top 2%. >> i think it can be done before it does significant damage. >> he warns that they should have over a month to negotiate in 2013 before the economy falls a part. >> by mid-february it will do a lot of damage. >> anticipating the fiscal cliff and massive layoffs democrats called on lawmakers to extend jobless benefits that are going to expire this year. 25 days left, no deal yet. republican feel like they might
but the growing pressure from washington to stop the campaigning and sit down face-to-face. president obama headed to northern vavevave. he sat down with tiffany and her family to put a face on the fiscal cliff. >> for them to be burdened unnecessary because democrats and republicans are not coming together to solve the problem gives you a sense of the cost. >> tiffany used twitter to tell the president that her family can't afford the tax increase. back in washington, more...
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tracie potts has the latest from washington. >> in michigan today, employees have been fighting for the right to work, president obama visits a union engine plant. republicans say he needs to stay in washington. >> i think he is running on adrenalin from the campaign. >> tomorrow he is going to detroit. it is time to govern. the election is over. >> john boehner sat down with the president on sunday. the lines of communication remain open. >> anytime you have those says in there, you have a chance to get it done. >> some democrats say they are willing to go over the fiscal cliff. >> we need to solve the problem. >> no one wants the middle class to pay more. some republicans want to take them off the table. now is just three weeks away. erskine bowles says we could be looking at 9% unemployment and another recession if we go over the cliff. tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 45 degrees at the airport. tragedy strikes the nfl for the second week in a row. >> when in danger, text 911. >> this is the beltway at liberty road. more on weather and traffic when we come right back [ female announ
tracie potts has the latest from washington. >> in michigan today, employees have been fighting for the right to work, president obama visits a union engine plant. republicans say he needs to stay in washington. >> i think he is running on adrenalin from the campaign. >> tomorrow he is going to detroit. it is time to govern. the election is over. >> john boehner sat down with the president on sunday. the lines of communication remain open. >> anytime you have those...
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lawmakers headed back to washington tomorrow. stocks continued to fall on concern that time is running out. anger from instagram users may lead to a class action lawsuit. the move prompted the company to dial back the changes after so much backlash. i am ellen braitman with the bloomberg business report. >> 32 degrees at the airport. >> and extreme tale of making amends in helping struggling families. >> we have all done things we wish we could take back. >> one person is making amends for a deed done decades ago and helping families this holiday season. >> wait, wait, wait. this story does not start off cute and cuddly. it started off at a kmart with a grinch-like deed. this former thief madoff of close to $200 worth of merchandise. >> i thought that was the gra eat. >> it was bad that they stole but they sent a check apologizing for what they did. >> care bork also appreciated the apology and has chosen to take that money and donated it to families. >> i think it is great. everybody need some help. >> there is one more thing he
lawmakers headed back to washington tomorrow. stocks continued to fall on concern that time is running out. anger from instagram users may lead to a class action lawsuit. the move prompted the company to dial back the changes after so much backlash. i am ellen braitman with the bloomberg business report. >> 32 degrees at the airport. >> and extreme tale of making amends in helping struggling families. >> we have all done things we wish we could take back. >> one person...
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. >> as president obama leaves hawaii for washington, tension on capitol hill is on high. >> i don't see how you could handle a large plant involving tax reform in a matter of days. >> serious doubt is setting in. even starbucks is getting involved. john boehner said he is sitting this round out. >> i think that john boehner is being controlled unfortunately by the right wing pickwick that leaves it up to harry reid and the rest of the senate to find a solution. the plan would avoid tax increases and would eliminate some big spending cuts and restore unemployment benefits. >> you are likely to see a two- step process. >> without a deal, bush era tax cuts will expire on january 1. congress set up the deadline hoping it would force a compromise. so far that has a compromise in. also flyback will be brian schatz. he will be replacing daniel inouye and will likely be sworn in later today. danielle leigh, wbal-tv 11 news. >> with the new year comes new state laws. >> kim dacey has more on what to expect. >> on tuesday, a dozen new state laws will go into effect. some were highly discuss.
. >> as president obama leaves hawaii for washington, tension on capitol hill is on high. >> i don't see how you could handle a large plant involving tax reform in a matter of days. >> serious doubt is setting in. even starbucks is getting involved. john boehner said he is sitting this round out. >> i think that john boehner is being controlled unfortunately by the right wing pickwick that leaves it up to harry reid and the rest of the senate to find a solution. the plan...
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. >> washington residents voted to legalize marijuana. when that new law goes into effect. >> south dakota town is gaining attention for a harsh distracted driving law. >> this is 95 north of 195. >> this is 95 north of 195. more on weather and look grandma, they have a hobbit menu. i know. apparently, they based an entire movie off of it. try the all-new hobbit inspired menu, only at denny's. and see "the hobbit: an unexpected journey." >> welcome back. 5:09. 38 degrees downtown. 10 degrees colder in the suburbs. we have switched back into a more went to like air mass this morning. the sky is clear. 30 in rows down. 30 at the airport. mostly sunny skies today appeared there could be some high, thin clouds moving in this have to assume. high temperature into the upper 40's. we will check the seven-day forecast coming up in just a few minutes. -- high, thin clouds moving in this afternoon. >> a suspect faces second-degree murder charges in the death of a man hit by a subway train in new york city. a man is accused of pushing another man of
. >> washington residents voted to legalize marijuana. when that new law goes into effect. >> south dakota town is gaining attention for a harsh distracted driving law. >> this is 95 north of 195. >> this is 95 north of 195. more on weather and look grandma, they have a hobbit menu. i know. apparently, they based an entire movie off of it. try the all-new hobbit inspired menu, only at denny's. and see "the hobbit: an unexpected journey." >> welcome back....
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stephanie rawlings-blake and lardarius webb helped countdown to the lighting of the washington monument in mount vernon. some of our mourning faces turned into night owls for the event. i do not know how you're able to do that. >> i was following your lead. >> the fireworks were spectacular. >> some other lighting ceremonies are going on today. midnightegins wi-- madness begins. in cockeysville, the military tree lighting. attendees will honor those serving overseas. we want to show off your decorations. tell us what your house should be featured on 11 news. that is working out pretty good. >> great displays. 33 degrees at the airport. same-sex marriage licenses are officially available in maryland. >> one problem couples could encounter. >> >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 5:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. happy friday. how is the forecast looking? >> yesterday the flavor was chilly. ok. today, a different flavor. not quite as ch
stephanie rawlings-blake and lardarius webb helped countdown to the lighting of the washington monument in mount vernon. some of our mourning faces turned into night owls for the event. i do not know how you're able to do that. >> i was following your lead. >> the fireworks were spectacular. >> some other lighting ceremonies are going on today. midnightegins wi-- madness begins. in cockeysville, the military tree lighting. attendees will honor those serving overseas. we want...
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washington on sunday with the votes scheduled for early evening. right now, there is no fiscal agreement for them to vote on. with the nation teetering on the brink, president obama return to washington to work on a deal. >> the american people have a right to be upset with this congress. >> the finger pointing continues with democratic leaders accusing house speaker john boehner of putting his political ambitions ahead of the country's fiscal help. >> it is obvious what he is doing. he is waiting until january 3 to get reelected as speaker before entering serious negotiations. >> boehner says that senator reid should "talk less and legislate more." >> republicans have spent over backwards. we have stepped way, way out of our comfort zone. >> the standoff continues. >> right now, the house and senate are in the blame game. each says the onus is on each other to cover the fiscal cliff. >> both sides hope for a deal, but hopes are fading. and some observers say the deal is more likely after the new year after the tax cuts expire. >> then they will be
washington on sunday with the votes scheduled for early evening. right now, there is no fiscal agreement for them to vote on. with the nation teetering on the brink, president obama return to washington to work on a deal. >> the american people have a right to be upset with this congress. >> the finger pointing continues with democratic leaders accusing house speaker john boehner of putting his political ambitions ahead of the country's fiscal help. >> it is obvious what he is...
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national fireworks could be in store if leaders in washington cannot compromise. the house has announced it will vote on other bills tonight. >> that means america will, indeed, fall of the fiscal cliff at midnight, at least technically. sally kidd is in washington with more. >> the two sides say they are very close to a final deal, but there is still a major sticking point. congress is going to miss its midnight deadline. just hours to go in the fiscal cliff is in sight. >> i can report that we have reached a deal on all the tax issues. >> the agreement looks like this. taxes will go up on folks earning more than $250,000 a year. tax credits for college tuition, clean energy and for those with children would be extended as well. >> it is not done. >> there are still some things to be resolved before it can bring legislation to the floor. >> in an afternoon briefing, president obama said he will not accept the deal that slashes spending without raising taxes, too. >> if they think that is going to be the formula for how we solve this thing, that is not how it is g
national fireworks could be in store if leaders in washington cannot compromise. the house has announced it will vote on other bills tonight. >> that means america will, indeed, fall of the fiscal cliff at midnight, at least technically. sally kidd is in washington with more. >> the two sides say they are very close to a final deal, but there is still a major sticking point. congress is going to miss its midnight deadline. just hours to go in the fiscal cliff is in sight. >> i...
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tonight, the lighting of the washington monument. we're live where she is about to host the "a monumental occasion." >> there is so much going on down here, i wish you were here. the weather is nice and joining me is ranger ben and his charming companion. i'm used to seeing you in a uniform but not this uniform. what is going on? >> a civil war promoting the historical society tonight. maryland's historical society is open for free tonight. you can see the 1812 exhibit and free food and santa claus and stuff for the kids. go be here for the lighting and go back and forth. >> it only a block and a half away right? >> it is. you can come and see the lighting and have fun at the historical society. >> how are you staying warm? >> we're walking about and greeting people and that is helping? >> long johns? if they are she's not telling. if monument lighting tonight join us live at 7:00. it is going to be a beautiful thing. the lighting begins at 7:45 but we go live at 7:00. back to you. >> from the beautiful things to some of the not so b
tonight, the lighting of the washington monument. we're live where she is about to host the "a monumental occasion." >> there is so much going on down here, i wish you were here. the weather is nice and joining me is ranger ben and his charming companion. i'm used to seeing you in a uniform but not this uniform. what is going on? >> a civil war promoting the historical society tonight. maryland's historical society is open for free tonight. you can see the 1812 exhibit and...
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brian mooar has the latest from washington. >> president obama and house speaker john boehner were behind closed doors today trying to break the tax and spending stalemate recommended take the country over the fiscal cliff in three weeks. they want to about to the president's demand that taxes go up for the wealthy. >> will i accept a tax increase to actually solve our problems? yes. >> we have one house and that's it. this is in the democrats' hands. >> we agree on 98% of this, to me, i would just get it off the table also they don't worry about it. >> they agreed that visits are going up on the rich no matter what. >> you cannot generate enough revenue to have meaningful deficit reduction. >> republicans want a big spending cuts from programs like medicare and social security. >> we do not want to be here in another year or attend. >> on both sides of pennsylvania avenue, from main street to wall street, americans are waiting to see who will blink first. both are eager to wind down the crisis, but no one wants to walk away in defeat. , wbal-tv 11 news. >> an update on a former president
brian mooar has the latest from washington. >> president obama and house speaker john boehner were behind closed doors today trying to break the tax and spending stalemate recommended take the country over the fiscal cliff in three weeks. they want to about to the president's demand that taxes go up for the wealthy. >> will i accept a tax increase to actually solve our problems? yes. >> we have one house and that's it. this is in the democrats' hands. >> we agree on 98%...
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negotiations in washington, president obama and john boehner met for the third time yesterday and they say a deal is shaping up. they say speaker john boehner is assessing tax increases on the rich and president obama is agreeing to more spending cuts. speaker john boehner will brief house republicans on the proposal later today. >> temperatures have bounced back from this morning. we started off in the 50's and some colder air pushed in and now you can see we have bounced back to the upper 50's. 58 degrees at b w i marshall. the wind is a little bit strong. it is gusting up to 20 miles per hour. these wind gusts are helping increase those temperatures. the highs today should range from 58-63 degrees. we are partly cloudy skies and it may be coupled sprinkles in the western part of the state. that is not a major concern around baltimore and we will let details coming back. >> new details about the shooting outside baltimore county bar. county police say a 26-year-old was intoxicated when i left the pub in taos and early sunday morning. investigators say he drove away after refusing an
negotiations in washington, president obama and john boehner met for the third time yesterday and they say a deal is shaping up. they say speaker john boehner is assessing tax increases on the rich and president obama is agreeing to more spending cuts. speaker john boehner will brief house republicans on the proposal later today. >> temperatures have bounced back from this morning. we started off in the 50's and some colder air pushed in and now you can see we have bounced back to the...
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president obama and lawmakers return to washington day with just five days left to avert the fiscal cliff. all eyes will be on the senate after house republicans said it is up to senate leadership to reach a deal. daniel lee reports on the scramble to come together fast. >> president obama landing in washington late this morning. the senator replacing senator daniel in a way -- daniel in no way rode with him on air force one. >> i do not see how you can have a grand bargain involving tax reform entitlement changes in a matter of days. >> even starbucks is getting involved, right in "come together" on its cups. speaker john boehner is sitting the route out after failing to get house republicans to support his own plan. >> i think john boehner is being controlled, unfortunately, by the right wing. >> that leaves it up to majority leader harry ring in the red -- harry reid in the rest of the senate to find a solution. harry reid's plan will avoid tax creases for -- tax increases for people making too large and $50,000. >> you will see a two-step process here, one with the media dynamic so yo
president obama and lawmakers return to washington day with just five days left to avert the fiscal cliff. all eyes will be on the senate after house republicans said it is up to senate leadership to reach a deal. daniel lee reports on the scramble to come together fast. >> president obama landing in washington late this morning. the senator replacing senator daniel in a way -- daniel in no way rode with him on air force one. >> i do not see how you can have a grand bargain...
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his balloon capsule is now on display at the air and space museum at the smithsonian in washington, right there with the wright brothers' plane, lindberg's plane, the "spirit of saint louis," and the apollo 11 space capsule. bertrand hopes "solar impulse" will eventually have a home here as well, and he told us the inspiration for the airplane started with that balloon landing in the desert. >> piccard: when i landed there, there were 40 kilos, 80 pounds, of liquid propane out of the 3.7 tons from the take-off. it was almost a failure due to the dependency on fuel, and on that day, i made a promise-- i made a promise that, the next time i would fly around the world, it would be with no fuel at all. >> simon: earlier this year, they made their longest flights yet, from switzerland to spain, and then across the mediterranean to morocco and back. for the flight around the world, they will be in the air 20 days and 20 nights... >> bonjour, le maroc! ( cheers and applause ) >> simon: ...with several stops so the pilots can take turns. flying over the swiss alps is pleasant enough, but think ab
his balloon capsule is now on display at the air and space museum at the smithsonian in washington, right there with the wright brothers' plane, lindberg's plane, the "spirit of saint louis," and the apollo 11 space capsule. bertrand hopes "solar impulse" will eventually have a home here as well, and he told us the inspiration for the airplane started with that balloon landing in the desert. >> piccard: when i landed there, there were 40 kilos, 80 pounds, of liquid...
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the washington and old dominion trail, thank you, travis, for sending that picture. everything else is completely clear, which means for us, we'll see clearing for several days in our forecast. there's a view of the snow moving through new england. so if you do have friends and family traveling back to the d.c. metro earn from new england to new york city, they will have a few problems. make sure they have extra travel time and if they aren't aware of the snow, make sure you give them a head's up. 4 inches around the area. a quick look at snow totals in virginia. as i menned before, the temperatures are dipping. >> thank you, erika. >>> much of the region is under a winter weather advisory because of the snow. central and western maryland got the worst of it. scott broom has been keeping an eye on how highway crews and travelers have been handling things. >> reporter: suffering through heavy bursts of snow today. enough to coat interstate 70 with wheel-grabbing slush. maryland highway crews were put on the clock as early as 2:00 a.m. to meet this storm and fight back
the washington and old dominion trail, thank you, travis, for sending that picture. everything else is completely clear, which means for us, we'll see clearing for several days in our forecast. there's a view of the snow moving through new england. so if you do have friends and family traveling back to the d.c. metro earn from new england to new york city, they will have a few problems. make sure they have extra travel time and if they aren't aware of the snow, make sure you give them a head's...
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danielle nottingham at cbs news, washington. >> now, senate majority leader harry reid says boehner's chance has no chance at all of getting through the senate. >>> millions of americans are getting to the fiscal cliff as well. we told you before matt jablow has their story as thousands turned up in washington today wanting to be heard. >> stop, stop the cuts. >> reporter: in the shadow of the nation's capital where talks continued today to try to avoid the much-discussed fiscal cliff. >> now is not the time for congress to turn its backs on us. >> reporter: several thousand people came together at the upper senate park to add their voices to the discussion. >> we are here today to demand that our government works for us. >> reporter: the rally was organized by several progressive political groups and labor unions. >> so many of us are already dangling on our very own fiscal cliffs. >> reporter: speaker after speaker hammering home the same point. >> we are here to fight for a good deal for america's families and for students. >> reporter: that fiscal cliff negotiations cannot result
danielle nottingham at cbs news, washington. >> now, senate majority leader harry reid says boehner's chance has no chance at all of getting through the senate. >>> millions of americans are getting to the fiscal cliff as well. we told you before matt jablow has their story as thousands turned up in washington today wanting to be heard. >> stop, stop the cuts. >> reporter: in the shadow of the nation's capital where talks continued today to try to avoid the...
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year's display features 56 trees in all including one for each state, territory and, of course, our town washington d.c. this is the 90th year for the event. organizers are expecting more than 20,000 people for the show. we will bring it to you live right here on wusa9. top, what kind of temperatures are we expecting? not too bad but not balmy like the last couple days? >> no, no 70s but 40s. erica will go out there tomorrow night. dress warmer than you think i told her and i'll tell you. it just seems to be colder there. it's a new tree they got within 50 miles of the nation's capital. the one before it a storm blew over. that was a live tree. it didn't take well. now they have a new one. they think hopefully it will take there. >> so it days there after. >> stays there. >> learn something new. >>> we show you pictures from space all the time, but this is a composite of the dark side of the earth. you can see all the light from the populated areas. this is from nasa. it's going to help us study some of the human activities on the earth we don't understand so well and even some weather activities w
year's display features 56 trees in all including one for each state, territory and, of course, our town washington d.c. this is the 90th year for the event. organizers are expecting more than 20,000 people for the show. we will bring it to you live right here on wusa9. top, what kind of temperatures are we expecting? not too bad but not balmy like the last couple days? >> no, no 70s but 40s. erica will go out there tomorrow night. dress warmer than you think i told her and i'll tell you....
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in that same time frame washington 29. the fortunes of the franchises seem to be taking divergent paths. but not any more. now the equation includes rgiii that gay right there. burgundy and gold feels like they could compete with anybody, and the playoffs are reality. >> gyres thriving under the must-win situation. i think guys are taking it to heart, and i think if we keep flying way we're playing, we can beat anybody. >> that's the redskins' side of things. the ravens looking to get back on track. now comes a younger, faster qb in griffin of course and count john harbaugh as among the many impressed. >> we admire him. we're right down the road. we kind of share the same fan baseand the same population around here. so you kind of get to cheering for him a little bit, too. >>> bargain compromise. cornerstone of every negotiation but is in short supply in new york where the nhl is trying to figure out a way to play. it doesn't look g. there was momentum over the weekend. now gone. players and owners worked into the wee hour
in that same time frame washington 29. the fortunes of the franchises seem to be taking divergent paths. but not any more. now the equation includes rgiii that gay right there. burgundy and gold feels like they could compete with anybody, and the playoffs are reality. >> gyres thriving under the must-win situation. i think guys are taking it to heart, and i think if we keep flying way we're playing, we can beat anybody. >> that's the redskins' side of things. the ravens looking to...
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the 23rdage washington jewish film festival runs from january 3 through the 13th. tickets have already started going on sale. the festival director, it's his first year. he brought some clips of some of the shows n. is all about set -- shows n. is all about celebrating the jewish christmas. >> it's films by everyone for everyone. we're talking about documentaries, animated films, music videos, full length fictional films. we have films of all sorts of genres. we have romantic comedies and everything you can imagine in between. >> sounds like a lot of fun. 55 films all snowing. >> 55 films so quite a large festival, 14 venues, 11 days. we're excited to bring it here. >> if you're a film buff, there's 55 films, 14 places. we have clips from to films. let's start out with the first one, what's the background of that? >> the thing we're excited about it, we have the legendary actor elliot gould who will be joining us on stage with this. this is his new film. there he is right there in the scene. he's going to be joining us to talk about his career and also his latest.
the 23rdage washington jewish film festival runs from january 3 through the 13th. tickets have already started going on sale. the festival director, it's his first year. he brought some clips of some of the shows n. is all about set -- shows n. is all about celebrating the jewish christmas. >> it's films by everyone for everyone. we're talking about documentaries, animated films, music videos, full length fictional films. we have films of all sorts of genres. we have romantic comedies and...
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in the meantime, "the washington post" released a survey earlier this week. it found 53% of people polled would blame republicans for going over the cliff. 27% would blame president obama. not a lot of sunshine that we're seeing this these talks. >> i was telling mike, i was listening to an interview with trent lott, former leader back in the days in the clinton administration. he said he and daschle would good friends and that they worked on it but he was also criticized by his fellow republicans for being a compromiser. when did compromise get to be a dirty word. >> we've seen signs of compromise on the side of john boehner and seen republicans go after him for doing that. >> exactly. it's a price of being a leader. what do you have for us in the next half-hour? >> it's the season we're dressing up our homes with a lot of holiday decor. it looks fantastic but can also be a little dangerous. we'll run through some of the possible dangers you might be having in your home right now. >> thanks, jess. >> you got it. >>> police are looking for suspects if the dri
in the meantime, "the washington post" released a survey earlier this week. it found 53% of people polled would blame republicans for going over the cliff. 27% would blame president obama. not a lot of sunshine that we're seeing this these talks. >> i was telling mike, i was listening to an interview with trent lott, former leader back in the days in the clinton administration. he said he and daschle would good friends and that they worked on it but he was also criticized by his...
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washington's favorite football team helps hundreds of children score some holiday gifts. and don't forget we're always on for you at wusa9.com. stay with us, we will be right back. >>> hard to believe but we are just one week from christmas. that means santa moving into high gear trying to pull fill as many wishes as he can. >> but unfortunately the old boy can't get to everyone. however you can still help him by answering a letter to santa. >> here's one of thousands of letters written from people in our area -- >> so, if you'd like to help kids like zeno pick up a letter from the main post office over on brentwood road in northeast d.c.. it's not too late folks. they have the information you need. >>> some needy area kids got holiday gifts today from none other than the washington redskins. the team's locker room at fedex field at that point formed into santa's -- transformed into santa's workshop. the hog ets were on hand to greet the kids and help them pick toys each child also got a santa hat and a football. bet those were popular. >> absolutely. and there was some d
washington's favorite football team helps hundreds of children score some holiday gifts. and don't forget we're always on for you at wusa9.com. stay with us, we will be right back. >>> hard to believe but we are just one week from christmas. that means santa moving into high gear trying to pull fill as many wishes as he can. >> but unfortunately the old boy can't get to everyone. however you can still help him by answering a letter to santa. >> here's one of thousands of...
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julia king is grade wait of george washington and -- a graduate of george washington and dominican university. she was presented with a proclamation from the mayor and a $5,000 check to go along with the teacher of the year honor. >>> still ahead picking out the best tablet for your kids this holiday season. >> a little colder tonight, nothing crazy, though. we'll show you temperatures. we lost about 10 degrees from yesterday, but look at oakland 32 and 43 in cumberland, colder air is on the way and a look ahead to the weekend forecast. >> don't forget we are always on at www.wusa9.com. stay with us. we'll be right back. >>> you haven't seen slept. i had to force myself to eat something. i'm just like sick to my stomach. >> that's the father of a once missing 13-year-old girl from pennsylvania found here in washington with a 20-year-old man she met online. the girl is okay, but the man was arrested and charged with corruption of a minor. >> kristin fisher has more on how you can keep your kids safe from internet predators. >> reporter: 13-year-old savanna marie macmullet gave her parents the
julia king is grade wait of george washington and -- a graduate of george washington and dominican university. she was presented with a proclamation from the mayor and a $5,000 check to go along with the teacher of the year honor. >>> still ahead picking out the best tablet for your kids this holiday season. >> a little colder tonight, nothing crazy, though. we'll show you temperatures. we lost about 10 degrees from yesterday, but look at oakland 32 and 43 in cumberland, colder...
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your first christmas holiday here in washington getting to go to a quintessential washington event. we'll be checking in with you in a little bit. >>> let's send things over to topper shutt right now who is in front of our building on wisconsin avenue where we lit our own christmas tree, top. >> here's our tree. we lit this earlier. i would say this is about 35 feet and very nicely done. i'm a white lights kind of guy and this is very nicely done. it will be up through the holiday season. so not quite as impressive as the national christmas tree, but it is a very festive year in northwest as well. let's talk about the forecast. we have clouds coming in. that will keep temperatures up a little bit tonight, so increasing cloud, not quite as cold and low temperatures holding in the 30s. winds will turn and become southerly at 10. we'll come back, talk about the precipitation rolling in by morning, your commute and if it's going to all fall as liquid precipitation in the metro area. we'll have an update and an updated forecast on the huge game the redskins and the ravens. you can watch
your first christmas holiday here in washington getting to go to a quintessential washington event. we'll be checking in with you in a little bit. >>> let's send things over to topper shutt right now who is in front of our building on wisconsin avenue where we lit our own christmas tree, top. >> here's our tree. we lit this earlier. i would say this is about 35 feet and very nicely done. i'm a white lights kind of guy and this is very nicely done. it will be up through the...
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been a long season for the washington wizards so far and they only played 21 of 82 games. all of those without their star john wall. he has missed the entire season with a knee injury that doesn't seem to be healing fast enough. friday he got a lubricating shot and was told he could up his recovery workout. he dismissed the idea he would miss the entire season. >> hopefully with the shots i got and treatment i've been getting is helping me get healthy to play basketball, i don't want to miss the whole season but if it comes to t you have to but i'm trying not to think that far ahead. >> i know the wizards could really use him back but he would still be limited if he does come back but anything helps right now. >> we don't want him to get worse, though. that doesn't help when you're the face of the franchise for sure. >> that's what they did with rg3, let him heal. >>> the cbs evening news is next. have a great night.
been a long season for the washington wizards so far and they only played 21 of 82 games. all of those without their star john wall. he has missed the entire season with a knee injury that doesn't seem to be healing fast enough. friday he got a lubricating shot and was told he could up his recovery workout. he dismissed the idea he would miss the entire season. >> hopefully with the shots i got and treatment i've been getting is helping me get healthy to play basketball, i don't want to...
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washington area. the mystics have won just 11 games over the past two seasons but now they're hoping new leadership will help right the ship. today the mystics introduced mike thibault as the new head coach and general manager. he's a two-time wnba coach of the year and led the connecticut suns for ten years. he has high hopes for the young team. >> with the resources here and the fan base here there's no reason this cannot be one of the best if not the best franchise in the wnba and after our meetings i walked aid way with that feeling that we were headed in that direction. >>> and the wizards host the atlanta hawks tonight but still -- still hampered with injuries, not too happy with the team. there's in timetable on john wall's return and all he can do is try and keep up the spirits of his team. >> i know this is tough because you want to win. as long as you're playing your game i think that's all you can give. we given our effort and our heart out there. >>> and finally tonight here's the light di
washington area. the mystics have won just 11 games over the past two seasons but now they're hoping new leadership will help right the ship. today the mystics introduced mike thibault as the new head coach and general manager. he's a two-time wnba coach of the year and led the connecticut suns for ten years. he has high hopes for the young team. >> with the resources here and the fan base here there's no reason this cannot be one of the best if not the best franchise in the wnba and...
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washington hosts seattle at 4:30. be sure to tune in to wusa 9 for game on overtime after 9 news at 11:00. long time eagles head coast eagle reid is out in philadelphia, one of seven head coaches fired on blackmon day, the day nfl coaches get the axe. reid coached the eagles for 14 seasons and led them to six division titles and five nfc championship games in that time. >>> it's new year's eve and we're winding down to the top d.c. sports moments. we're at number two. if you think playoff baseball is in the mix, you're right. >> three balls two, strikes. the pitch. swing, and a long hit, deep left field, going, going, going! >> who in the world can forget this walk-off home run in game four of the nlds. that homer extended the nats postseason for just another day. >>> no news in the hockey lockout. the capitals captain alexander ovechkin is making news. he and russian tennis player maria kirby kirilinko are engaged. >>> we're because at 6:00 with your only local newscast. we're always on wusa9.com. have a great night.
washington hosts seattle at 4:30. be sure to tune in to wusa 9 for game on overtime after 9 news at 11:00. long time eagles head coast eagle reid is out in philadelphia, one of seven head coaches fired on blackmon day, the day nfl coaches get the axe. reid coached the eagles for 14 seasons and led them to six division titles and five nfc championship games in that time. >>> it's new year's eve and we're winding down to the top d.c. sports moments. we're at number two. if you think...
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police are looking for two men who robbed a convenience store in southeast washington. the robbery happened yesterday morning at the m&v store. surveillance video shows two men with their faces covered rushing the door as an employee opens the family-run business. at least one of them pointsa gun at the worker. the robbers then empty the cash register and take cartons of cigarettes. >>> d.c. mayor vincent gray is unveiling new color schemes for taxis operating in the district in about 30 minutes. the uniform color scheme is part of the taxicab modernization act. the measure is designed to overhaul and improve the district's taxicab industry in several areas. the four choices of color schemes will be revealed at verizon center and the public will be allowed to vote on their favorite. >>> with hanukkah celebrations under way and christmas just two weeks away, fed ex is busy shipping out gifts to loved ones. in fact, today is the busiest shipping day in the company's history. with a record 19 million packages delivered. our 9news reporter delia goncalves takes a look insid
police are looking for two men who robbed a convenience store in southeast washington. the robbery happened yesterday morning at the m&v store. surveillance video shows two men with their faces covered rushing the door as an employee opens the family-run business. at least one of them pointsa gun at the worker. the robbers then empty the cash register and take cartons of cigarettes. >>> d.c. mayor vincent gray is unveiling new color schemes for taxis operating in the district in...
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hayward and we have breaking news from southeast washington. police gave chase to a stolen car that collided with a metrobus at wheeler road and southern avenue. that's near the prince george's county border. our kristin fisher is standing by and she has the latest information. kristin? >> reporter: well, what happened was three people were in a stolen car and they were driving down wheeler road when they were spotted by police. now, they just tried to speed off after police tried to pull them over but the police did not pursue them. still, they kept driving down this road i mean they were zigging and zagging out of traffic. a very dangerous situation. then they started going so fast that they sped out of control and when they tried to turn here on to southern avue they crashed into a metrobus. you see that one passing right there. and it was a head-on crash. so just take a look at what it looked like. i mean, this stolen nissan maxima was completely crushed in the front. the bus fared far better but both the driver and one passenger were taken
hayward and we have breaking news from southeast washington. police gave chase to a stolen car that collided with a metrobus at wheeler road and southern avenue. that's near the prince george's county border. our kristin fisher is standing by and she has the latest information. kristin? >> reporter: well, what happened was three people were in a stolen car and they were driving down wheeler road when they were spotted by police. now, they just tried to speed off after police tried to pull...
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. >> the tragedy in connecticut has given talks here in washington of greater sense of urgency. >> this is difficult time for americans. while we continue to have conversations and hope that we can reach an agreement it is not a term to put americans grew more stress. >> keep in mind, tax rates will increase for all income earners at the first of the year if congress does nothing. >> a successor has been named to take on senator daniel in a wayinouye. the vermont democrat is expected to take over as chair of the volatile appropriations committee. the center died yesterday at walter reed medical center. -- the center of died yesterday. -- the senator died yesterday. >> skies are clearing, temperatures are falling. >> this is abc 7 news at 6:00 on your side. >> the young man who gets a lot of credit for turning things around for the redskins is also helping the bottom line for local stores. >> rg3's jersey is setting record sales. that could make it hard to get items for local residents. >> if santa claus is still looking for rg3 jerseys, he'd better get busy. the rookie quarterback is ho
. >> the tragedy in connecticut has given talks here in washington of greater sense of urgency. >> this is difficult time for americans. while we continue to have conversations and hope that we can reach an agreement it is not a term to put americans grew more stress. >> keep in mind, tax rates will increase for all income earners at the first of the year if congress does nothing. >> a successor has been named to take on senator daniel in a wayinouye. the vermont...
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between the washington redskins and the baltimore ravens -- baltimore ravens fans. this is the best football attle of the beltway -- that it'sn so fierce legend. of fans at flew up from maine just to witness it. >> the reagan defense is awesome. rg3 is phenomenal. coming to my first nfl game. >> on their home turf, scans fans believed they had a little luck on their side. it is the battle of the beltway. e battle to the because we have to take the steps to get there and we're going to do it. opposing teams of baltimore, we love them, we wish them the best, but on another sunday. ravens fans brought good charms with them, layer after layer. >> that's it. >> apparently all the good luck them goodot bring on the field. it is the redskins' nation that gets bragging rights tonight. fans of both teams it braved e rain and bundled up, but a on the way. let's get right over to our meteorologist who will tell us awayis rain is going anytime soon. we have another day of cloudy rain, but the big difference tomorrow is the temperatures. wait until you see what is on the way. ch
between the washington redskins and the baltimore ravens -- baltimore ravens fans. this is the best football attle of the beltway -- that it'sn so fierce legend. of fans at flew up from maine just to witness it. >> the reagan defense is awesome. rg3 is phenomenal. coming to my first nfl game. >> on their home turf, scans fans believed they had a little luck on their side. it is the battle of the beltway. e battle to the because we have to take the steps to get there and we're going...
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a celebration of another kind in the washington area today. if you've not heard, the redskins have claimed the nfc east title and are headed to the playoffs. as jummy olabanji reports, the race is on for the fans to get decked out in the burgundy and gold./ >> as soon as the game clock ran out at fedex field, people across the d.c. area began celebrating the redskins big win. early this morning, area sports stores began unpacking shipments of brand new nfc east champion merchandise. in bethesda they had t-shirts hats, and tennis. store managers tell us they had several calls from eager redskins fans before they even open this morning. the team has been on its winning streak the burgundy and gold apparel has been flying off store shelves. folks have had no problem showing their pride and shelling out money to do so. at this t-shirt-printing company in lanham, maryland, the t- shirts are coming right off the presses. these went into printing early this morning. the artwork was finished saturday night before the game was over. after last night's
a celebration of another kind in the washington area today. if you've not heard, the redskins have claimed the nfc east title and are headed to the playoffs. as jummy olabanji reports, the race is on for the fans to get decked out in the burgundy and gold./ >> as soon as the game clock ran out at fedex field, people across the d.c. area began celebrating the redskins big win. early this morning, area sports stores began unpacking shipments of brand new nfc east champion merchandise. in...
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. >>> christmas cheer in washington interruptedly controversy. superstar singer psy's explosive onstage rants against americans, happened before he made it big here with "gangnam style." >>> we showed you our trip to robin's. we're heading back. revealing our traditions now at robin's home for christmas. what a visit it was. >>> we begin with the australian z deejays speaking out for the first time. cecilia vega is in sydney with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: george, good morning to you. they say this was supposed to be a simple, harmless prank that lasted no more than 30 seconds. they thought they would be hung up on immediately. we all know that is far from what happened. >> personally i'm -- >> reporter: the two australian deejays behind the phony phone call came out of hiding overnight. offering a tearful apology to the family of the nurse. >> shattered, gutted, heart broken. incredibly sorry for this situation and what's happened. >> there's not a minute that goes by that we don't think about her family and what they must be going t
. >>> christmas cheer in washington interruptedly controversy. superstar singer psy's explosive onstage rants against americans, happened before he made it big here with "gangnam style." >>> we showed you our trip to robin's. we're heading back. revealing our traditions now at robin's home for christmas. what a visit it was. >>> we begin with the australian z deejays speaking out for the first time. cecilia vega is in sydney with the latest. good morning....
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jim avila has been tracking the latest in washington. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, amy. the loss of this homegrown superstar, beloved on both sides of the border, is under investigation by u.s. and mexican officials. under scrutiny, the maintenance of the plane and the medical record of a pilot in his late 70s. mexican-american superstar jenni rivera may be lost. her twin-engine lear jet, spread over a 1,000-foot debris field. but overnight, her family refused to give up on a miracle. >> we have no confirmation of her body being recovered. we are strong. and we'll continue to stay strong. >> reporter: still, the news from investigators is not encouraging. reports of a rapid lost of altitu altitude, just outside monterrey, mexico, where the mexican-american superstar had performed the night before the crash. now, we're learning that the small twin-engine lear jet was old. it was a 43-year-old jet. and one of the two pilots was 78. both of those factors will be investigated by mexican authorities, aided by the american national transportation safety board. >> there's no ag
jim avila has been tracking the latest in washington. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, amy. the loss of this homegrown superstar, beloved on both sides of the border, is under investigation by u.s. and mexican officials. under scrutiny, the maintenance of the plane and the medical record of a pilot in his late 70s. mexican-american superstar jenni rivera may be lost. her twin-engine lear jet, spread over a 1,000-foot debris field. but overnight, her family refused to give up on a...
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washington, d.c. about 54. we'd like to remind you, we need your help to collect coats for the coat drive this winter. you can drop them off at a burlington coat factory. >>> and coming up, the latest on that little monkey lost at ikea. where is he now? >> what a darling. . because your daughter really wants that pink castle thing. and you really don't want to pay more than you have to. only citi price rewind hd 3. just use your citi card and register your purchase online. have a super sparkly day! ok. [ male announcer ] now all you need is a magic carriage. citi price rewind. start saving at citi.com/pricerewind. citi price rewind. of washington about the future of medicare and social security. anncr: but you deserve straight talk about the options on the... table and what they mean for you and your family. ancr: aarp is cutting through all the political spin. because for our 37 million members, only one word counts. get the facts at earnedasay.org. let's keep medicare... and social security strong for generat
washington, d.c. about 54. we'd like to remind you, we need your help to collect coats for the coat drive this winter. you can drop them off at a burlington coat factory. >>> and coming up, the latest on that little monkey lost at ikea. where is he now? >> what a darling. . because your daughter really wants that pink castle thing. and you really don't want to pay more than you have to. only citi price rewind hd 3. just use your citi card and register your purchase online. have a...
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as washington man, the gridlock, at least congress doesn't look like this. take a look. nothing gets george like a good parliament stepto. members of the ukrainian parliament couldn't decide who they wanted their next chairman to be. so, of course, this is actually, perhaps, in the bylaws. you fight it out. >> usually, that's taiwan. >> it is more exciting than a thumb war. one guy, yes. it did look like he was trying to crowd surf. we've obviously seen chairs thrown. but not today. perhaps progress, if only incremental. >> boy. let's hope it doesn't come to that in washington. >>> we have a different story here, though. >> we have some chilling, new details about the gunman who went on a shooting spree at an oregon mall earlier this week. we are learning more about the shooter from his ex-girlfriend. abc's neal karlinsky is in portland, oregon, with the very latest on this. neal, good morning. >> reporter: amy, good morning. that's right. we now know a lot more about the shooter this morning. we know who he is. we know that, according to friends, he seemed to be very tr
as washington man, the gridlock, at least congress doesn't look like this. take a look. nothing gets george like a good parliament stepto. members of the ukrainian parliament couldn't decide who they wanted their next chairman to be. so, of course, this is actually, perhaps, in the bylaws. you fight it out. >> usually, that's taiwan. >> it is more exciting than a thumb war. one guy, yes. it did look like he was trying to crowd surf. we've obviously seen chairs thrown. but not today....
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there are two states in which it is legal. >> washington and colorado. we'll take a look. >> do you think that marijuana should be legalized? >> i wouldn't go that far. but i what think is that, at this point, washington and colorado, you've seen the voters speak on this issue. and, as it is, the federal government has a lot to do when it comes to criminal prosecutions. it does not make sense from a prioritization point of view, for us to focus on recreational drug users in a state that has already said, under state law, that's legal. >> that's interesting. the president doesn't want to conflict with the states. even though it's the attorney general's final decision. >> i asked him about the fact that when he was younger, he smokes marijuana. and what does he tell his girls? he says, don't make the mistakes that i made. >> the only thing he can say. you also talked to the president about how he's spending that little bit of spare time he has? >> and you see the two of them together, quarrelling about scrabble, no less. take a look. you have an ipad. >> i
there are two states in which it is legal. >> washington and colorado. we'll take a look. >> do you think that marijuana should be legalized? >> i wouldn't go that far. but i what think is that, at this point, washington and colorado, you've seen the voters speak on this issue. and, as it is, the federal government has a lot to do when it comes to criminal prosecutions. it does not make sense from a prioritization point of view, for us to focus on recreational drug users in a...
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abc's david kerley has the latest from washington and, david, how serious is her condition? >> well, she is staying home for about a week now. secretary clinton's health issue means she will not be going to capital hill to testify about what happened in benghazi. even though she injured herself last week we didn't learn about her condition until hours ago. this morning hillary clinton is at home recovering from a concussion as well as a stomach virus, in fact, the two are related. the state department says the secretary returned from her latest trip with a stomach bug. that was nine days ago but early last week clinton became dehydrated and fainted at her home, she apparently hit her head because she suffered a concussion. it's the second time in eight years she has fainted because of a stomach bug but she's generally healthy as she told barbara walters who asked about a possible presidential run in 2016. >> is your i'm a concern to you. >> it really isn't. i am thankfully knock on wood not only healthy but have incredible stamina and energy. >> but staying home this week me
abc's david kerley has the latest from washington and, david, how serious is her condition? >> well, she is staying home for about a week now. secretary clinton's health issue means she will not be going to capital hill to testify about what happened in benghazi. even though she injured herself last week we didn't learn about her condition until hours ago. this morning hillary clinton is at home recovering from a concussion as well as a stomach virus, in fact, the two are related. the...